DPI Guiding Principles And GRC Practice Question
A company is implementing ISO/IEC 27001 information security controls. Instead of trying to certify all 114 controls across 50 business units simultaneously, the CISO selects 10 critical controls for the core payment platform first. Which guiding principles are primarily being utilized?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Progress iteratively with feedback AND Focus on value
Selecting a subset of controls for a core platform is 'Progress iteratively with feedback' combined with 'Focus on value' (starting with payment platform value).
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Start where you are AND Collaborate and promote visibility
Why it's wrong here
While assessment and visibility matter, the phased rollout strategy is inherently iterative and value-focused.
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Progress iteratively with feedback AND Focus on value
Why this is correct
Focusing on the payment platform delivers critical value first, and tackling 10 controls at a time is iterative.
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Optimize and automate AND Keep it simple and practical
Why it's wrong here
This scenario is about phased scoping, not technical automation.
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Think and work holistically AND Start where you are
Why it's wrong here
Holistic thinking would involve looking at all 50 units, which the CISO is intentionally avoiding for now.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official AXELOS / PeopleCert exam blueprint
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